Never in my four years traveling and living aboad have I ached so badly to be in America. I watched the election from the television and yearn so badly to be there in Chicago screaming and cheering. Yet when it was announced that Barack Obama was announced as president, I found that instead of screaming and cheering I was bursting into tears. One of the reasons I left America was because I had so much bitterness about growing up where I did. I have always loved politics and wanted to change the world, but I was told so many times in my young adult life that, “No one would ever vote an Asian girl for anything,” and I can’t help but feel that it’s changed now, America has changed, my home state has changed and now I think maybe I can go back and live in America, maybe I can run for public office one day as well.
Being in Vietnam too has been interesting. So many people have come to me and said, “I hope you win, I hope Obama wins,” and that sort of thing.
Hugh is also very excited as he will one day become an American citizen and this fills with some hope, perhaps even some pride. I think we can both go back to America and feel comfortable with it.
Also, I think McCain’s concession speech was beautiful. I can only hope his supporters listen to him…
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From June:
Yeah I know, I though McCain’s speech was almost perfect, and handled Obama nay-sayer very well. It was a few parts at the end of his speech I was a little wary on.
BTW, want to still help me with the JET application? =P
From Janus:
Janelle for prez! ^_^
From Rich R.:
I totally agree about the speech. In fact, both speeches were excellent. I haven’t been so moved by a presidential speech since I can’t remember when, and Obama’s speech almost moved me to tears. He’s an excellent speaker and just what I think the US needs right now: a man with great charisma.
~Rich
From Janelle:
June: Sure, I’d be happy to help. What do you need?
Janus: Thanks for the support, you better vote for me =P
Rich: Agreed. It feels like a new type of politics. Maybe.